Police attached to the Riverina Highway Patrol Command have uncovered what is alleged to be a spate of fraudulent vehicle inspections across Wagga.
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Officers commenced an investigation into the alleged occurrences earlier this year.
Last week, police visited two authorised inspector stations (AIS) in Wagga. Four men aged 29, 44, 50 and 55 were issued infringement notices for issuing false statements and reports.
Acting Inspector Brett Collins of the Riverina Highway Patrol said police have been and will continue to work with Transport NSW and the Department of Fair Trading.
"Issuing fraudulent reports is a serious issue and will be treated as such," Acting Inspector Collins said.
"This kind of behaviour creates significant risk in the community, when vehicles being used on public roads are not in fact roadworthy."
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The acting inspector further noted that these unsafe vehicles were more likely to cause additional problems for themselves and other drivers.
"Vehicles that don't meet standards are likely to be a contributing factor to collisions and fatalities," Acting Inspector Collins said.
"Rest assured anyone who chooses to do the wrong thing will be dealt with to the full extent of the law."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
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